Escalation in Lebanon: Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah's Retaliation

Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon's Tyre, killing a top Hezbollah official, while the militant group retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel. The recent escalation has caused widespread destruction and evacuations in Tyre, a city rich in historical heritage. Over 15,000 residents remain stranded amid ongoing violence.

Israeli jets struck multiple buildings in Tyre, Lebanon on Wednesday, leading to extensive smoke clouds as Hezbollah confirmed the death of a top official, poised to lead the group, in the Israeli strike.

The state-run National News Agency indicated another Israeli strike in the town of Maarakeh killed three, while no casualties were reported in Tyre, despite prior evacuation alerts from the Israeli military.

Hezbollah launched a new wave of rockets into Israel, with sirens blaring in Tel Aviv before interception, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the region to promote cease-fire negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)